Every year I look forward to two hands-on activities involving pasta and hot glue to bring math concepts to life. The activities give us a chance to pause a traditional class involving notes and skill reinforcement on computer/paper to applying concepts in real life using budgeting, data collection, formula calculation, and geometric spatial awareness for designing and building three dimensional objects.
Read MorePermission to fail is an important gift to give yourself. In giving yourself that permission, you open yourself up to numerous opportunities for learning. Without trying and failing you would not know success, or even in my opinion, have as much joy in teaching.
Read MoreRockets and roller coasters, oh my!
Read MoreThanks to my teaching partner, we now have 4 LEGO Simple & Powered Machines kits and 3 Pneumatics Add-Ons sets to use in science with 7th and 8th grade!
Read MoreA classroom LEGO Wall for the new school year. The process is shared along with more detailed resources from others. Video compilation included!
Read MoreNortheastern Illinois University’s Center for College Access and Success (CCAS) does a wonderful job with the (STEAM)² conference.
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